Rash Guard-BS07

What Is a Rash Guard? (Simple Explanation)

A rash guard is a type of shirt made for water activities like surfing, swimming, and other sports. It’s often worn alone in warm weather when it’s too hot for a wetsuit. Here’s why people use it:

• Stops skin irritation: When surfers paddle on their waxed surfboard, the wax can hold sand that rubs against their skin. A rash guard helps protect against this.

• Protects from the sun: Rash guards block UV rays (measured by UPF), which helps prevent sunburn.

• Guards against jellyfish stings: It gives a little protection from stings in the water.

• Worn under wetsuits: It helps stop rubbing and chafing inside a wetsuit.

• Handles wave impact: It protects your skin from the force of water when you hit the surface or ride waves.

Used for many water sports:
People wear rash guards for surfing, paddleboarding, kayaking, scuba diving, snorkeling, kitesurfing, and more.

Lower body rash guards:
These are like tight shorts worn under boardshorts, made to protect surfers’ legs from rubbing and irritation.

Where rash guards started:
They came from Australia, where people call them “rashies” or “rashys.”

Key features:

• Flatlock stitching: This kind of stitching lies flat and doesn’t stick out, making the shirt stronger and more comfortable, especially during heavy activity.

• Multi-panel design: Different fabric panels are sewn together to let you move more freely, unlike a regular t-shirt.